Head to head
ASV VT-100 against JCB 400T
The ASV VT-100 saves $1,890; the JCB 400T carries 494 lb more once both are rated the same way; the JCB 400T moves 1.0 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | ASV VT-100 | JCB 400T |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $98,000 | $99,890 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 3,500 lbs | 3,994 lbs |
| Rated at | 35% of tipping load | 35% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 10,000 lbs | 11,411 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 3,500 lbs | 3,994 lbs |
| Engine power | 104 hp | 109 hp |
| Engine | Yanmar 4TNV94FHT | JCB EcoMax 4.4L |
| Auxiliary flow | 23 GPM | 24 GPM |
| Lift height | 132 in | 123 in |
| Operating weight | 10,835 lbs | 12,544 lbs |
| Lift path | Vertical Lift | Vertical Lift |
| Rubber tracks | Yes | Yes |
| High flow available | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosed cab available | Yes | Yes |
| Two-speed travel available | Yes | Yes |
| Self-levelling available | Yes | Yes |
| A/C and heat available | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 yr / 2,000 hr | 2 yr / 2,000 hr |
What owners say about each
ASV VT-100
- The 3,500 lb rated capacity and 132-inch hinge pin height put pallets and heavy loads over tall truck sides that stop mid-frame machines cold.
- The 103.5 hp Yanmar turbo makes 291 ft-lbs of torque, giving mulchers and cold planers real authority when paired with the 41 GPM high-flow circuit.
- The MAX-Series cab is a genuine step change for ASV - roomier, quieter, better sealed, with a modern display and creature comforts that finally match the price.
- The suspended Posi-Track undercarriage floats this 10,800 lb machine over ground conditions that swallow rigid-undercarriage rivals of the same weight.
- Ride quality at speed is the best in the 100 hp class, letting operators keep material in the bucket across rough sites.
- Dedicated coolers and direct-drive pumps sustain continuous high-flow work in summer heat where competitors derate or overheat.
- The 2-year/2,000-hour warranty with ASV's no-derailment track guarantee covers the undercarriage that skeptics worry about most.
- Undercarriage maintenance is multiplied on a machine this heavy - wheels, bearings, and rubber tracks all wear faster under 10,000+ lbs.
- Track replacement costs are substantial, and abrasive or rocky ground shortens track life dramatically.
- Resale lags the Cat 299/Kubota SVL97 crowd because used buyers discount the unfamiliar undercarriage.
- At 23 GPM the standard flow is ordinary - you need the high-flow option to justify this machine, which pushes the price six figures.
- The Yanmar 4TNV94FHT is newer to North America, and parts plus service familiarity lag Cummins and Kubota.
- Ground pressure is low for the weight, but it's still a big machine - tight residential gates and trailering under CDL limits get tricky.
- Loaded weight plus trailer exceeds what most 3/4-ton trucks should tow, so factor a bigger truck into the total cost.
JCB 400T
- The single-arm PowerBoom and side-entry door mean operators never climb over an attachment or under a raised boom - JCB claims up to 60% better sightlines than twin-arm machines, and the boom carries a lifetime warranty.
- The 109 hp 4.4L EcoMax engine hits Tier 4 Final with no DPF, so there are no regen cycles interrupting mulching or grading work and less emissions hardware to maintain.
- The optional Super Flow package delivers up to 42.3 GPM at a selectable 3,300 or 4,000 psi, putting it in true high-production mulcher and cold-planer territory.
- This is JCB's biggest CTL ever - a 3,994 lb rated capacity and 12,544 lb operating weight built on a redesigned chassis and cooling system for sustained heavy work.
- The cab is up to 33% larger than competitors with a heated air-suspension seat, 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, and electro-hydraulic joysticks with ISO and H-pattern options.
- The PowerBoom on this model contains 20% more steel for extra strength, and vertical lift geometry gives clean reach at truck-loading height with a 9'6" dump height.
- MyChoice settings let each operator tune joystick response and drive behavior, which fleets appreciate when multiple people share the machine.
- It's a brand-new model launched in April 2026, so there's no long-term reliability track record and early adopters are effectively field-testing year one.
- The 123-inch hinge pin height is modest for the 100-plus hp class - Case's TV620B and Cat's 285 both place the pin noticeably higher for loading tall trucks.
- At 12,544 lbs before attachments, hauling it legally requires a heavier truck and trailer setup than most compact fleets already own.
- JCB's compact-line dealer network is still thinner than Bobcat, Cat, or Deere in much of rural America, which matters more on a flagship machine you can't afford to have down.
- Pricing starts around $101,000 and climbs past $114,000 equipped, right at the top of the CTL market.
- Getting maximum attachment performance requires stepping up to the optional Super Flow package - the standard 24 GPM circuit is ordinary for this class.